Compiling data from its global network of DMCs, GDP serves as the go-to resource for meeting and event planners operating in the New, and Ever-evolving, Normal.
How big hotel brands have stepped up their hygiene game
How can hotels prepare, and step up their hygiene protocols to make their establishment safe and trustworthy? What can smaller hotels and lodging providers learn from the best practices of other hotels who are leading the way?
Nights in and socially distanced activities now the new bach party reality
Half of couples reschedule their bach party plans as they embrace new reality amid pandemic; socially distant brewery and winery visits, casual dinners, at-home celebrations, and rental homes vs. hotel and resort accommodations are top of mind for couples.
Lack of high-spending US travelers will prolong economic recovery
As infection rates across the US surge, this invaluable source market is still a long way from recovery, which will only make matters worse for EU destinations that are major beneficiaries from US tourism, says GlobalData.
What do changing holiday habits mean for Europe’s hotels?
With lockdowns lifting and borders opening, millions of Europeans are heading off for a summer holiday – even if their plans are rather different to previous years.
Same-state stays, road trips and flexibility pave the way to recovery
Summer travel inarguably looks different this summer, and the latest report from Expedia.com sheds light on the emerging priorities and behaviors of Americans looking to getaway.
Travellers should ‘wear to care’ in the new normal
Mandatory mask-wearing will protect travellers and workers. People need to learn to live with COVID-19 until a vaccine is widely available
The shorter the better: ‘Quickie Trips’ are trending
How to be prepared, and not scared when traveling and why short “quickie” trips can have significant positive effects on one’s mental health.
Short haul travel is crucial in European tourism recovery
To minimise the knock-on effects of the outbreak, economies in Europe are starting to reopen while stimulating tourism to salvage the summer holiday season and limit the financial fallout from the pandemic.
HBAA response to UK Government announcement
Yet again the Chancellor and Government have not listened to the many outspoken voices of the business events and meetings industry – Lex Butler, Chair, HBAA
